Level 2 event

The Level 2 license is a special type of TEDx license -- applied at TED's discretion to an already licensed TEDx event and name -- that grants exclusive privileges for the ticket price, duration, format and distribution of one TEDx event.

About this event type

Level 2 status rewards TEDx organizer achievements by allowing different privileges in regards to ticket price, event duration, format and distribution. Level 2 licensees are expected to maintain the spirit and ideals of TED and TEDx at all times.

Eligibility

Only existing TEDx organizers who have fulfilled all of the following requirements are considered eligible to apply for the Level 2 license:

TEDx licensee term

You need to have held a standard TEDx license for a minimum of two years.

TED conference attendance

You have attended one or more of the following conferences: TED, TEDGlobal or TEDActive.

Two 100+ attendee standard TEDx events

You have been the primary licensee of a minimum of two standard TEDx events, and more than 100 people attended each.

Positive feedback

All of your previous events have received positive feedback.

TEDx workshop

You have spearheaded a TED-approved city-wide or regional gathering of TEDx organizers. This can be as simple as a city-wide meet-up, dinner or salon, or something more complex, such as a regional workshop.

TEDx Talks

Either one talk from your event has been featured on TED.com, or one of your TEDx Talks has received least 15,000 views on the TEDx YouTube channel.

Benefits + requirements

If you are granted a Level 2 license, we ask that you:

Assume a leadership role in your community -- without creating hierarchy.

Promote a spirit of collaboration in your city, region and country by hosting regular get-togethers and/or workshops.

Pass on your knowledge to other licensees. Assume a mentor role to new licensees in your community.

Level 2 status does not roll over to your next event, to other individuals or to other license types. You will need to apply again for TEDx Level 2 status with each new TEDx event you organize. Note that only one Level 2 license will be granted per city.

Rules to Remember

Admissions/ticket price: You may charge up to $250 USD per ticket. But at least 15% percent of your tickets should be free or discounted for students and members of the community who may not be able to afford this price point.

Partnership/sponsorship: There is no limit on the funds a TEDx Level 2 licensed event can receive from sponsors. However, additional guidelines apply, and must be followed in order to retain Level 2 status.

Pre-recorded talks: TEDx Level 2 licensees have the option to not show TED Talks during their events.